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East Garner Middle Sch. Cafeteria

Name: East Garner Middle Sch. Cafeteria
Address: 6301 Jones Sausage Rd, Wake County, NC

6301 Jones Sausage Rd

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Noted hot dogs were temping between 98-105 F on the make line. Further investigation determined; noted steam well (holding hot dogs) were is not functioning properly. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- Hot dogs were reheated and placed back on the line.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- -Noted one of the steamers is no longer working. Person in charge has placed multiple work orders for unit. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Technician needs to follow-up on repairs.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Noted overstacked containers of strawberry milk were temping at 46-47 F in the milk cooler on the far left-hand side. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Containers transferred to walk-in cooler to cool down.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- -Noted an accumulation of ice build up on the condenser units in the walk in freezer. Noted gaskets are significantly damaged on the milk display cooler stationed on the left hand-side. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Please follow-up with technicians for repairs.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15- The drain stopper for the wash vat of 3 compartment sink is not working properly. Note water continues to drain out evern while drain lever utilized. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) - Noted light bulbs are burned out in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Person in charge has already placed a work order for noted light bulbs. Increase light intensity for noted areas. Have technicians follow-up on work orders.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- -Noted an accumulation of ice build up on the condenser units in the walk in freezer. Also noted the steam tables on the right hand side are no longer working. Person in charge has already placed multiple work orders for steam tables. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Please follow-up with technicians for repairs.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 16, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm. Sanitizer shall be mixed to within the tolerance range(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). Sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode Observation: Door sweep on bottom of walk in door refrigerator poor repairCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Door sweep on bottom of walk in door refrigerator poor repair; Ice build up in milk cooler; 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 29, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; The bottom half of the outside recyclable dumpster is beginning to rust out. Storage areas; enclosures; and receptacles for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.; 5-501.113; Core; Sliding door on the outside dumpster has been removed. Ensure sliding doors and top lids kept closed in between use

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source